Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Join hosts Cory and Melissa as they welcome Santanna Portman, a seasoned Commercial Sales and Leasing Specialist at William Wright. Santanna brings her wealth of expertise to the table, diving deep into the vibrant commercial landscape that defines Vancouver Island. She offers invaluable insights and perspectives on the current state of the market, shedding light on key trends, emerging opportunit...

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in August 2021* Are you a successful business owner? Or maybe a business owner who has been able to provide a living for your family but hasn't yet found financial freedom through your business? This week, Cory and Matt welcome Jon Switzer, an owner occupier financial specialist, who shows business owners how to unlock their revenues...

Cory and Melisa are back with an incredible episode featuring Kevin Johnston, President at Strand. Prepare for an in-depth discussion as Kevin takes center stage to share his expert perspectives on the market's current landscape, interest rates, and the latest developments coming from Strand. Kevin unpacks the opportunities and challenges that shape Vancouver's real estate scene. From mark...

This week, Cory and Melissa have back on the show past-guest-fan-favorite Meg Cooney, a seasoned Commercial Real Estate Broker at our William Wright Vancouver Office. We have the spotlight on commercial office space and this week Meg is taking a deep delve into transformational approach that draws people back to offices without enduring long commutes. This isn't just a discussion about office...

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in August 2021* Ever wish you could go back in time and buy as much Vancouver real estate as you could in 2003? It may not be too late....to buy into what could be BC's next real estate market set to boom: Kamloops. This week, Cory and Matt welcome Bryan Pilbeam, Vice President of Invictus Properties, to discuss everything Kamloops in...

Want to learn how to pick winning markets in under an hour? Many of you will know Cory Wright as Host of the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast, but Cory is so much more - Founder & Managing Director of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services, BIV’s Top 40 Under 40 award recipient, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, avid real estate investor, and - most important...

Join hosts Cory and Melissa this week in a captivating interview with Gordon MacPherson, President of Elevate Development Corp. Gordon provides expert insights into the current real estate market and its dynamic nature. We talk about how different asset classes have been affected since the pandemic and gain valuable knowledge on the evolving trends in walkable village concepts within various areas...

Join hosts Cory and Matt this week as they welcome back past guest and fan favorite, Peter Leung, who is an esteemed "investorpreneur", and international correspondent for the show. With his finger on the pulse of international markets, Peter offers unique insights that can give you a competitive edge. Discover his surprising choices on whether to buy or sell and prepare to be astounded by...

Join Cory and Melissa this week as they unpack the recent interest rate hike with past guest and fan favourite Jon Switzer, Managing Partner & Commercial Mortgage Broker at Impact Commercial. Jon sheds light on the recent interest rate adjustments and their impact on individuals and businesses alike. Gain a deeper understanding of how these changes reverberate throughout the market and explore...

Join Cory in a thought-provoking conversation as he sits down with Shawn Bouchard, Chief Operating Officer of Lorval Developments. In this episode, Shawn takes us on a deep dive into the pressing issue of Vancouver's rental housing crisis. With expertise gained from years of experience in the industry, Shawn unpacks his thoughts on the root causes of the problem and offers valuable insight on...

Joining Cory and Melissa this week we have from Scout Real Estate President and Broker, Lori Suba and Vice President and Associate, Laurae Spindler who are back on the show to revisit the market in Calgary. Lori and Laurae don’t hold back as we unpack the different sectors of the market as well as discuss the Calgary downtown core and learn what the future could entail for what we agreed was Canad...

This week Cory and Matt welcome back Marianne DeCotiis; who has since moved from Langley and is now reporting from the William Wright office in Kamloops. We are opening the Kamloops market and digging in! How has the commercial market changed and developed over the past few years? How easy is the market to navigate? What is the current state of supply? How have the operations of the commercial mar...

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in June 2021* Are you looking to buy commercial real estate but have no idea how to take care of the property? No worries; Cory welcomes Warren Smithies CEO of Martello Group, one of Western Canada’s leading commercial property management companies, with over 5,000,000 SQFT under management. Warren walks you through the benefits of having...

Joining Cory and Melissa this week is Bronwyn Scrivens. Bronwyn is an Associate on the Industrial Team at Omada Commercial, back on the show to give us a update on the Alberta market. Bronwyn unpacks market lease rates, the differences between Calgary and Edmonton when it comes to being an industrial landlord, how prices have changed and where would you invest if you were to walk into the market t...

With the amount of success our previous episodes with Rod have been, we just had to get him back on the show. So joining Cory and Matt this week, we have William Wright Commercial's very own, Rod MacKay. If you have been struggling to stay in the loop lately, this is the episode for you. Rod is here to give us a general update on the market. How have interest rates affected the market? How is...

This week Cory and Mellissa invite Paul Sullivan from Ryan ULC who has a background as a real-estate appraiser and is a property tax expert. Here on the show to unpack and give us some useful and potentially business saving insight as he guides us through the labyrinth of commercial property tax. What are commercial tax classes? Which areas are taxed the most and how do they work it out? What can...

Yet another major American retailer will exit Canada as the Nordstrom's brand is set to shutter eleven Canadian retail operations under two names operated by the American giant. This week Cory and Adam welcome to the show retail expert David Ian Gray of DIG 360 who is here to unwrap everything from how the retail environment has changed, why American big box brands haven't fared as well th...

Ever wonder how companies buy commercial buildings, fix them up, keep them, and then seem to buy more? This week, after receiving tens of emails over the past few months, Cory and Melissa will walk you through the 5 key indicators and steps on how you can buy value-add properties and get a 100% return on your equity in under 2 years.  Cory outlines the areas, asset classes, and types of property t...

As interest rates continue to move upward how can you cash in on this? This week Cory and Melissa welcome Lawrence Green of Spire Development Corporation to discuss what he sees happening in BC's best markets and discusses how you can make money from these high interest rates. Spire Development's enters its 17th year of operations and brings a one-stop shop to developers and commercial rea...

Why is the collapse of SVB good for real estate in BC? This week, Cory and Adam welcome fan favourite Alan Haigh, founding partner of Impact Commercial Group, to discuss how the shocking events down south could impact BC real estate. Alan discusses how rates may move sooner than expected or how they may hold firm for 2023. He also provides his insight into what markets are moving and where the nex...

Ever wonder what all the potential legal pitfalls that you might find in the development business? This week Cory and Melissa welcome Tim Sportschuetz of Sportschuetz & Co construction lawyers to talk about all things you would never think of that go into a real estate development in BC. From securing air right for a crane to swing unpinning the neighbours property to ensure the land doesn’t g...

 What's the last BC commercial real estate market left to boom? This week Cory and Melisa welcome Kevin Wong of Wesbild to talk about everything Kamloops and why this market is about to boom, from major industries driving the local economy to AAA tenants looking to enter the market. If you are a tenant looking to grow your business into a new market or a commercial investor looking for the nex...

*Disclaimer: This podcast was originally recorded and aired in September 2021* They say hindsight is 20/20 and looking back over the past 20 years and seeing the amazing run up in value the Vancouver real estate market has had, it's fair to say we all wish we would have bought more. Some people would even say if you buy in now, you might have missed the boat...but don't worry! If this is y...

When buyers spend millions on buildings there is one area some of them tend to skip… and that can end up being a very costly mistake. This week Cory and Matt welcome Conall Barr from CBarr Inspection, here to talk about the importance of a commercial building inspection before you remove subjects on your next purchase. Conall unwraps the many layers of a commercial inspection and how they can save...

Want to know why VCREP picked Nanaimo as the best investment market for 2023?   This week Cory and Melissa welcome Connor Braid of William Wright Commercial and Managing Director for Vancouver Island to share the inside stats on why the Central Island region is an investment market you want to know.   From developments to population growth to thriving industries Connor breaks down it all and why y...